Consumer Spending

Are Consumers ‘Done With Fast Food’ as Prices Climb?

Are Consumers ‘Done With Fast Food’ as Prices Climb?
Are Consumers ‘Done With Fast Food’ as Prices Climb?
May 05, 2024  |  ResTech

Denis Montenaro, a regular McDonald’s diner, recently came to a decision. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Fed Study: Banks Examine Credit Use When Considering Limit Increases
Fed Study: Banks Examine Credit Use When Considering Limit Increases
May 03, 2024  |  Banking

A new study from the Federal Reserve indicates that it’s not income levels or ability to repay that drives banks’ willingness to extend credit. Get...

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Walmart and Amazon Expand Private-Label Plays to Compete in Grocery
Walmart and Amazon Expand Private-Label Plays to Compete in Grocery
May 03, 2024  |  Retail

As Amazon looks to close the gap with Walmart in grocery, both retail giants are seeing the opportunity to win over shoppers with their private-label brands. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Fed Keeps Benchmark Rate Steady Because Inflation is ‘Too High’ 
Fed Keeps Benchmark Rate Steady Because Inflation is ‘Too High’ 
May 02, 2024  |  Economy

This week, the Federal Reserve announced it will keep its benchmark interest rate in the same 5.25%–5.50% holding pattern that it has occupied since last...

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Fast-Food Slowdown May Mean Steeper Promotions
Fast-Food Slowdown May Mean Steeper Promotions
May 02, 2024  |  Economy

It’s been a season of slowing sales for quick-service restaurants (QSRs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Consumers Aren’t Buying Many Handmade Trinkets Amid Economic Concern
Consumers Aren’t Buying Many Handmade Trinkets Amid Economic Concern
May 01, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers continue to feel the economic strain, they are cutting back on buying boutique, handmade items from independent creators, per Etsy’s latest earnings call. ...

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Kraft Heinz Sales Dip as Lower-Income Consumers Feel Squeezed
Kraft Heinz Sales Dip as Lower-Income Consumers Feel Squeezed
May 01, 2024  |  Earnings

Cautious lower-income consumers and slower restaurant sales are squeezing Kraft Heinz. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Peacock’s Price Hike Hints at Delicate Balancing Act for Streaming Platforms  
Peacock’s Price Hike Hints at Delicate Balancing Act for Streaming Platforms  
May 01, 2024  |  Streaming

Peacock, the streaming service owned by Comcast’s NBCUniversal, continues to demonstrate strong appeal, with management revealing during a Thursday (April 25) Q1 earnings call that it added 3...

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